Northside District in Lexington in Fayette County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
School Of Medicine
Photographed By Ken Smith, July 13, 2012
1. School Of Medicine Marker (obverse)
Site of the world-renowned Medical Hall of Transylvania University. Erected 1839 and dedicated November 2, 1840. Massive building of Grecian architecture with facilities not surpassed at that time by any school in America or Europe. Constructed on a lot purchased for $5,000, of which citizens of Lexington contributed $3,000.
Marker presented by George G. Greene, M.D.
(reverse)
School of Medicine
The magnificent structure built here was used by Transylvania University until Medical College disbanded in 1857. Building was destroyed by fire in 1863 while being used as military hospital by the Union Army. Over 6,400 of America's early physicians received training at Transylvania during its illustrious existence.
Marker presented by George G. Greene, M.D.
Erected 1972 by Kentucky Historical Society, Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1445.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 2, 1933.
Location. 38° 3.058′ N, 84° 29.841′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thomas Hunt Morgan / Genetic Research (within shouting distance of this marker); Breckinridge's Last Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hunt-Morgan House (about 500 feet away); Morgan House (about 500 feet away); Taking Politician Henry Clay to Court 1829 (about 500 feet away); Henry Clay's Law Office (about 500 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 600 feet away); Lexington Public Library 1905 - 1989 / A Carnegie Library (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
Photographed By Ken Smith, July 13, 2012
2. School Of Medicine Marker (reverse)
Photographed By Ken Smith, July 13, 2012
3. School Of Medicine Marker (obverse)
Photographed By Ken Smith, July 13, 2012
4. School of Medicine Marker (reverse)
Photographed By Ken Smith, July 13, 2012
5. School of Medicine Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 522 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on July 14, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 13, 2012, by Ken Smith of Milan, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
